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Western European Union
Introduction to Western European Union Western European Union (WEU), association of European countries focused on defense and security issues. The WEU grew out of the Brussels Treaty, a cooperative agreement made in 1948 between the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, and […]
European Regional Development Fund
Reducing Economic Differences: European Regional Development Fund Introduction to European Regional Development Fund The European Regional Development Fund is concerned with infrastructure developments proposed by member governments. Since 1989 it has focused on regions with weak economies, […]
European Investment Bank
Reducing Economic Differences: European Investment Bank (EIB) Introduction to European Investment Bank The European Investment Bank (EIB) was established in 1957 under the Rome treaty that created the EEC. Its primary objective is to fund projects that promote European integration. It focuses […]
European Commission
Introduction to European Commission The European Commission is the highest administrative body in the EU. Unlike the European Council, which oversees all three pillars of the EU, the commission concentrates almost solely on the EC pillar. It initiates, implements, and supervises policy. It is […]
Treaty On European Union
History of the European Union: Treaty on European Union Introduction to Treaty on European Union The Treaty on European Union (often called the Maastricht Treaty) founded the EU and was intended to expand political, economic, and social integration among the member states. After lengthy […]
Economic and Monetary Union
Economic and Monetary Union in Europe The EU Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) Introduction to Economic and Monetary Union Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) is a step beyond a single market toward further integration. EMU requires an intense degree of economic coordination among its members. […]